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MMP Photo Minder Pro Site Owner's Guide

Overview

This guide helps site owners and administrators set up and manage MMP Photo Minder Pro for their WordPress website.

Table of Contents

  1. Installation
  2. Configuration
  3. Performance Optimization
  4. User Management
  5. Security Considerations
  6. Maintenance
  7. Troubleshooting

Installation

Requirements

  • WordPress 5.0 or higher
  • PHP 7.4 or higher
  • Advanced Custom Fields Pro
  • MySQL 5.6 or higher
  • At least 64MB WordPress memory limit
  • ModRewrite for pretty URLs

Installation Steps

  1. Download MMP Photo Minder Pro
  2. Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
  3. Upload the ZIP file
  4. Click "Install Now"
  5. Activate the plugin
  6. Enter your license key under Photo Minder → Settings

Configuration

Essential Settings

  1. Image Sizes

    • Thumbnail dimensions
    • Maximum upload size
    • Compression quality
  2. Gallery Defaults

    • Default layout
    • Number of columns
    • Lightbox settings
  3. User Permissions

    • Who can create galleries
    • Who can edit galleries
    • Who can import photos

Advanced Configuration

// Add to wp-config.php for custom upload limits
define('MMPHOTO_MAX_UPLOAD_SIZE', '10M');
define('MMPHOTO_MEMORY_LIMIT', '256M');

Performance Optimization

Image Optimization

  1. Enable automatic image optimization
  2. Configure WebP conversion
  3. Set up lazy loading
  4. Configure browser caching

Database Optimization

  1. Regular cleanup of unused media
  2. Optimize gallery tables
  3. Cache gallery data

Caching Configuration

  1. Configure page caching
  2. Set up browser caching
  3. Enable CDN support

User Management

Role Capabilities

Role Create Edit Delete Import
Administrator
Editor
Author Own Own
Contributor

Setting Up Users

  1. Create appropriate user roles
  2. Assign permissions
  3. Train users on gallery management
  4. Set up workflow approval process

Security Considerations

File Upload Security

  • Restrict file types
  • Set maximum file sizes
  • Configure upload directory permissions
  • Enable file scanning

User Access Security

  • Implement role-based access control
  • Enable two-factor authentication
  • Set up activity logging
  • Configure IP restrictions

Data Protection

  • Enable backup systems
  • Configure privacy settings
  • Implement GDPR compliance
  • Set up content restrictions

Maintenance

Regular Tasks

  • Update plugin and dependencies
  • Optimize database tables
  • Clean up unused media
  • Check error logs
  • Monitor disk space
  • Verify backups

Monthly Tasks

  • Review user permissions
  • Check security logs
  • Analyze performance
  • Update documentation
  • Review backup strategy

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Gallery Not Displaying

  1. Check theme compatibility
  2. Verify shortcode usage
  3. Check for JavaScript errors
  4. Verify permissions
  5. Check memory limits

Import Problems

  1. Verify file permissions
  2. Check PHP timeout settings
  3. Verify API credentials
  4. Check memory allocation
  5. Review error logs

Performance Issues

  1. Monitor server resources
  2. Check image sizes
  3. Verify caching configuration
  4. Review database performance
  5. Check CDN settings

Getting Support

  1. Check documentation
  2. Review error logs
  3. Contact plugin support
  4. Post in community forums

Best Practices

Gallery Management

  • Use descriptive titles
  • Implement consistent naming
  • Regular content audits
  • Monitor storage usage

User Training

  • Provide documentation
  • Regular training sessions
  • Update guidelines
  • Monitor user feedback

Backup Strategy

  • Daily automated backups
  • Separate media backups
  • Off-site storage
  • Regular restore tests

Support Resources

Official Channels

Community Resources

  • WordPress.org Forums
  • Stack Overflow Tags
  • GitHub Discussions